NHS Borders: SCBD @SmallChangesNow
Small Changes, Big Difference; the @NHSBorders campaign encouraging people to make small differences in their lives to improve their health & wellbeing. nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/small-changes-… Borders, Scotland Joined August 2014-
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Our latest📩is out today and features Gabriel’s story. I urge you to take some time to view his moving and powerful 4-minute film and RT. youtube.com/watch?v=RxcPr3… Together we can make a difference and save lives. #UnitedToPreventSuicide #LetsTalkSuicide #TalkToSaveLives
Last winter 12 members of our small communities across Scotland filmed their experiences of lockdown. #YoureOnMute explores mental health and wellbeing, adversity, resilience and community. Find out more and watch the films here youreonmute.scot
We’re still learning about #LongCOVID and it’s impact. What we do know is it’s worth talking about. That’s why we’ve put together a series of videos to get the conversation started. Follow this link (and scroll down the page) to watch them wellbeinghub.scot/resources/?ter…
Thanks to @SmallChangesNow for our new banner at @MelroseRugby! Breathing Space are partnered with the @Scotlandteam and provide a confidential phoneline for anyone needing support with their mental health or wellbeing #breathingspace
On #WorldSuicidePreventionAwarenessDay we’re hosting a Hopeful Steps walk in Galashiels #ScottishBorders to challenge the stigma around talking about #suicide. Find out more and register at bit.ly/HopefulStepsGa… #UnitedToPreventSuicide #WSPD #WSPD2021 #suicideprevention
In Sept #AndysManClub hope to launch a group in #Galashiels. The group is a peer to peer support group for men aged 18+ If you'd like to get involved or find out more contact [email protected] #ItsOkayToTalk #ScottishBorders
🧠 Find out more about upcoming mental health and suicide prevention training, research into men's mental health in the #ScottishBorders & useful #wellbeing resources in our July info bulletin: nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/media/800105/I… #UnitedToPreventSuicide #SixWaysToBeWell #BordersWellbeing
Our June newsletter features events, resources & training around mental health & suicide prevention in the #ScottishBorders 📩 Sign up to receive it every month - contact [email protected] nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/media/795276/I… #SixWaysToBeWell #UnitedtoPreventSuicide
🏉 Getting involved in a sports club allows you to connect with others and boost your physical activity levels. Both are good steps for improving your mental health and wellbeing 🧠 #UnitedToPreventSuicide #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #TackleTheStigma
🏉 Getting involved in a sports club allows you to connect with others and boost your physical activity levels. Both are good steps for improving your mental health and wellbeing 🧠 #UnitedToPreventSuicide #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #TackleTheStigma
Thanks @BHA_BeFriend looking forward to next week's session on active listening! If anyone is interested to find out more about mental health improvement and suicide prevention courses in the Scottish Borders get in touch #UnitedToPreventSuicide
Thanks @BHA_BeFriend looking forward to next week's session on active listening! If anyone is interested to find out more about mental health improvement and suicide prevention courses in the Scottish Borders get in touch #UnitedToPreventSuicide
Spring is in the air today! Let's take the time this month to pause, breathe and really take in what's all around us this #MindfulMarch
If you are a foreign national working / seeking work in Scotland please complete the survey below about your experience of accessing mental health support: English: surveymonkey.com/r/DBPQSZC Polish: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3J5TVVD
Earlier in December people across the Borders created lanterns and lit them in memory of people who have died by suicide. Here you can watch a video of some of the lanterns being tied to the Clootie Tree, in the grounds of the Haining, Selkirk 💜 vimeo.com/493834585
If you're feeling lonely at the moment then support is available. You matter, we care 💙 #mentalhealth #ScottishBorders #wellbeing #BordersWellbeing #youmatterwecare
Take part in this local research so we can find out more about the experience of men in the Borders in managing their mental health. Help us get it right for you and other men in the Borders. Tell us what you think here at bit.ly/2HNfoiZ #BordersMensHealth
The #borderswellbeing new theme is Enjoy and Learn. Doing things that you enjoy and that interest you can improve your wellbeing. One of these things might be learning to ride. To win a lesson or hack at Stable Life and find out about this weeks challenges go to @YouthBorders
Week 6 of the #BordersWellBeing Campaign and the theme is nurture. To nurture ourselves we should try and make healthy choices for both our body and mind. Lots of points, challenges, rewards and prizes available go to young.scot/.../scottish..… to find out more.

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HealthTech Scotland @HealthTechScot
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Brothers in Arms @BIAtogether
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Hawick High Mentally ... @HHS_MFS
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kbacon2020 @kbacon2020
325 Followers 1K Following Scottish Borders Intensive Care Nurse & Clinical Nurse Educator. Interested in Family Support, Post ICU Care, CPD, Nurse Education and Team Work 💟
Boehringer Ingelheim ... @Boehringer_UKI
4K Followers 3K Following Boehringer Ingelheim UK & Ireland’s official Twitter channel on health, patient care, our company & more. View our disclaimer here: https://t.co/x7xYZwgSdV
Andrea2609 @Andrea26091
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Kelso RFC @KelsoRugby
2K Followers 426 Following Official Twitter feed for Kelso Rugby Football Club, based in the Scottish Borders.
Scottish Mental Healt... @MH_arts
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Doug Crawford @coach_dougc
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FareAmanda @AmandaFare
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BHA BeFriend @BHA_BeFriend
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peeblesshirefoodbank @peeblesshirefo1
104 Followers 296 Following Providing food for those in need https://t.co/1cice2B7jM
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NHS Borders @NHSBorders
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Christine Proudfoot @c_proudfoot
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Laura Ryan @RyanDrlauraryan
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NHS Education for Sco... @NHS_Education
37K Followers 2K Following Education and training for anyone providing health and social care in Scotland. If you're ill, contact your GP or tel. NHS24 on 111. Account not monitored 24/7.
SAMH @SAMHtweets
32K Followers 2K Following We are no longer active on this platform. You can keep up to date with our work to transform mental health in Scotland on our website.
NHS Lanarkshire @NHSLanarkshire
31K Followers 1K Following News and health information from NHS Lanarkshire. This feed is not monitored 24/7. For health advice visit NHS Inform, call NHS 24 on 111 or your GP practice.
YouthBorders @YouthBorders
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Border Telegraph @bordertelegraph
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𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲�... @BordersCollege
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Scot Gov Health @scotgovhealth
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NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian
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Healthy Working Lives... @NHSGGC_HWL
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SBHA @ScotBordersHA
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Youth1st @Youth1stFife
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United To Prevent Sui... @TalkToSaveLives
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359 Followers 446 Following Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here round the clock, 365 days. We cannot support over Twitter, so please call or email.
Sam Laurie @Sam__Laurie
92 Followers 102 Following Food loving • coffee drinking • fashion following • travel addict. Senior Communications Officer at NHS Borders. All views my own.
Inch By Inch For Scot... @InchbyInchScot
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Mental Health Foundat... @mentalhealth
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Johnathan MacLennan @jonnybaldy
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Allyson McCollam @Allypallymcc
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Dr Tim Patterson @Dr_TimPatterson
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InterestLinkBorders @InterestlinkB
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Professor Carolyn McD... @Carolyncahpo
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Phil Johnson @PhilJohnson____
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TD1 Youth Hub @TD1YH
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Scottish Recovery Net... @ScotRecoveryNet
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Volunteer @VCBORDERS
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Don Berwick @donberwick
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